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    Hellemann Tower and Town Wall

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    Today, Hellemann Tower at the end of Müürivahe street is home to an art gallery and an inn. The nearly 200-metre-long old defence wall is also open to the visitors which connect Hellemann Tower with Munkadetagune Tower. Visitors can look out from the wall and view the city of Tallinn. Climbing up the steep stairs, you will arrive at the attic, which opens up as a viewing platform, so is definitely worth taking a walk along the defensive walls. Hellemann Tower is said to be named after Helle Holleman, a citizen of Tallinn who lived nearby. In the Middle Ages, the strategic location of the tower, in the immediate vicinity of the Viru Gate, played an important role.

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    • Look out over Old Town

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      September 10, 2023 By Brittany_11_10

      Worth the few euro to climb up if you want to see some lovely views of Old Town. You can walk along the top of the wall, and you can go up two towers--one on either end--for even better views. The... Read more comments

    • Must Do

      tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
      July 11, 2023 By russypooh

      The Helleman Tower, right by Viru Gate, is one of many towers lining the city wall. This is one of the 26 that still standing and one of the must things to do in Tallinn. The tower is a brilliant... Read more comments

    • Great thing

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      July 2, 2023 By Flyingboy58

      This is a really great thing. The old walls of the city not only exist but they let you go up on the walls and in the actual tower. I found this fantastic.